Vacation Bible School is the first word about God that many unchurched children hear. This week, Redeemer is offered such an opportunity with a third of the 62 children in attendance coming from families who aren’t members. What a glorious opportunity to teach God’s message of love and providence! My tendency would be to pound and preach, but Monday night I saw how God’s message can be carried even in subtle details. That truth is a good lesson for me, and I hope for you, as we try to share God’s love with our families every day.
Each evening’s snack is one of those subtle details, Lynda Teasley, head of the food committee told me. This year, our children are learning the story of Esther, who God used to save His people.
Monday children snacked on baggies full of green grapes with one blueberry each. The message: God has made you unique for a special purpose.
Tuesday’s snack will be pretzels with cheese pieces on each end, like a tasty barbell. You are strong in the Lord, the children will be reminded.
On Wednesday, cookies shaped like girls and boys will illustrate that these children are individually important to their Maker.
Thursday, each child will receive a strawberry ringed by Goldfish crackers, a reminder that God protects and surrounds each of His precious children at all times.
Friday repeats the message of how special each child of God is. A baggie of trail mix will contain a hidden chocolate coin. “You are God’s hidden treasure.”
Prayer and Bible study are certainly important habits to share with our families, but let’s not disparage, but rather be encouraged by, the subtle ways that we can influence and instruct our loved ones about God in everyday details, even in the snacks we prepare.
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